Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that studies the structure, properties, performance, and production processes of materials at the atomic and molecular level, using this knowledge to develop new materials. This engineering branch combines the principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to play a critical role in the design, production, and application of advanced technology products needed by various sectors.
MISSION
The mission of the Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering is to educate engineers and scientists who are experts in their field, creative, and equipped with a strong sense of social responsibility and engineering ethics; who offer innovative solutions in the production, design, and development of materials; and who develop new approaches to integrate structures at the atomic and molecular levels into engineering applications.
VISION
The vision of our department is to become a department that produces solutions to materials engineering problems at a global level; adopts sustainable, innovative, and ethically grounded scientific and engineering approaches; and instills a strong culture of university–industry collaboration in its students.
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering graduates can work in production, design, development, and R&D in a wide range of sectors, such as the following:
1. Materials Development and Characterization
- Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites: Design, production, and investigation of new materials and their properties.
2. Manufacturing and Processing Technologies
- Material synthesis through heat treatments, surface modifications, and physical or chemical methods
3. Energy Applications
- Solar cells (photovoltaic materials)
- Fuel cells and batteries (e.g., development of lithium-ion battery anodes/cathodes)
- Supercapacitors and energy storage systems
4. Biomaterials Production and Medical Applications
- Tissue engineering and biocompatible materials
- Drug delivery systems (nanocarriers, controlled release, biomedical materials industry)
- Development of biosensors
5. Electronics and Semiconductor Industry
- Nanoelectronics: Smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors
- Nanoelectromechanical Systems (NEMS)
- Quantum computing technologies (nano-scale processing units)
6. Defense and Aerospace Industry
- Design of advanced materials resistant to heat and wear
- Production of lightweight, high-strength composite materials
- Development of radar-absorbing materials
7. Environment and Sustainability
- Development of advanced materials for waste recycling
- Design of eco-friendly and recyclable materials
- Production of nanofilters for water purification
8. Textile and Food Technologies
- Nano-coated textiles: Water-repellent, stain-resistant, antimicrobial properties
- Food packaging: Using nanomaterials to extend shelf life and improve food safety
9. Academic Research and R&D Sector
- Conducting fundamental and applied research at universities
- Product development in collaboration with industry
- Working as a researcher or engineer in public and private R&D center